With 128 pages and beautiful, full-color photos, "Never Been Stitched" by Amanda Carestio (author of Fa La La La Felt) offers a treasury of 45 fabric projects that require little or no sewing. Readers can use a variety of materials from around the home to make gifts, wearable projects, and decor including bags, pillows, and toys.

Step 2

Cut the felt into a 9 x 33-inch (22.9 x 83.8 cm) rectangle.

Using a ruler and disappearing fabric marker or tailor’s chalk, mark one row of 24 dashes that are 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) long and 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) apart, starting 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the long edge and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in from the short edge. Mark another row of identical dashes
1/2 inch (1.3 cm) away from the first.

Step 3

Repeat these markings 3 inches (7.6 cm) in from the other long edge and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in from the short edge: Using a ruler, mark one row of 24 dashes that are 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) long and 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) apart. Mark another row of identical dashes 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) away from the first.

Step 4

Using a craft knife and self-healing mat (if desired), cut along the dashes to create slits for the pencils to slide through.

Step 5

Attach the cord by cutting a small hole 1 inch (2.5 cm) in from and centered on the short edge. Fold the cord in half, tie a loop knot, and thread the two loose ends through the hole.

Step 6

Fill your roll with pencils by threading them through the cuts, roll it up, wrap the cord around, tie, and enjoy!